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By Donal McMahon Over 20 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) properties in use have been identified as containing asbestos. The heat resistant product, which was used up to the 1980s for building purposes such as insulation and fireproofing, is now known as a potential cause of lung disease. The council’s environment committee (Nov 22) discussed its […]
The annual Camlough Mountain Christmas morning climb will be a chance to show solidarity with the Palestinian people and to raise much needed funds for the Charity ‘Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). Sinn Féin’s Councillor Declan Murphy, who has visited Palestine and experienced the challenges facing those living there explained: “We must not stop talking about Palestine. […]
By Donal McMahon Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has approved free off street parking on Saturdays in December to help flood hit businesses. However, it has come a week late following a party leaders’ decision on December 6 to suspend car parking charges on dates including December, 9, 16 and 23. The strategy, policy […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has welcomed the seizure of £10 million worth of cocaine this week in Jonesboro. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “I welcome the work done by a neighbourhood policing team in taking such a large quantity of drugs off our streets. “The fact that these drugs will now not find their […]
By Donal McMahon An amended design for Newry’s new multi-million pound theatre has been approved this week but with further delays and increased costs expected.The strategy, policy and resources (SPR) committee has now signed off on the redrawn blue prints. However it is understood the price tag of the development has more than doubled since 2019. […]
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has seized an estimated £10 million of suspected Class A drugs. Newry, Mourne & Down District Commander Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “Slieve Gullion Neighbourhood Policing Team officers, whilst on routine patrol in the Jonesborough area of South Armagh on Monday evening, 11th December had reason to stop a suspicious […]
Sinn Féin councillor John Óg O’Kane has said that a solution must be found to the parking issues on the Dalton road in Armagh. The Armagh City Councillor said: “The Dalton road is one of the busiest roads in Armagh, but at school pick up times in particular it becomes extremely congested. “This congestion is […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has called on a united approach to tackle road safety issues in Newtownhamilton. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “After a number of incidents recently, local people are understandably concerned about the road safety in the village. “These incidents include a drunk driver losing control of their car, badly damaging the […]
Introducing “Rosie and Sunny’s Adventure” – the delightful new children’s book by our very own local talent, Nicola Grant! Captivating readers young and old, this heartwarming tale takes us on a journey with Alexandria, her two adorable pet rabbits Rosie and Sunny, and their magical adventures. This enchanting story is the perfect addition to your […]
Christmas is “the most wonderful time of the year”, to quote a popular Christmas song, and with that, the most precious gift one can give is time. This year Health and Social Care students at Southern Regional College’s Newry Model campus took a morning away from class to host local community groups, Sunshine Club and […]
Two police officers have escaped serious injury after their vehicle was rammed in Forkhill last night, Tuesday 12th December. Newry, Mourne & Down District Commander, Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “At around 9.35pm officers on proactive patrol in the Carrickasticken Road area attempted to stop a car. The car then rammed into the police vehicle before […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an aggravated burglary in Newry on Tuesday evening, 12th December. Detective Sergeant Dougherty said: “It was reported that two men armed with hatchets entered a residential property in the Drumgullion Avenue area. “The victim told us that he had been asleep in bed just before 10pm […]
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